What is Mariscos LA Diabla's health inspection score?

Mariscos LA Diabla has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mariscos LA Diabla last inspected?

Mariscos LA Diabla was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mariscos LA Diabla have?

Mariscos LA Diabla has 32 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mariscos LA Diabla safe to eat at?

Yes, Mariscos LA Diabla has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mariscos LA Diabla serve?

Mariscos LA Diabla serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mariscos LA Diabla

Name: Mariscos LA Diabla
Address: 4222-4224 W 63RD ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 88

4222-4224 W 63RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4222-4224 W 63RD ST, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

4 inspections

2 high priority

6 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LAST REPORT DATED JAN 2024; NO CURRENT REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE REPORTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITAATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LAST REPORT DATED JAN 2024; NO CURRENT REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE REPORTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITAATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High2 Med2 Basic

6 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK(S) NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT HAND WASH SINK AT BAR AREA #1 AT 73.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT A SERVICE TECHNICIAN/PLUMBER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR NEAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LAST REPORT DATED JAN 2024; NO CURRENT REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK TO INCLUDE REPORTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITAATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WASHROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−34 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BAR ARA AND ON ROLLING CART IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FAUCET HANDLES AT HANDSINK IN REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM DIFFICULT TO TURN ON AND OFF. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED ARTICLES (CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BAR AREA OR IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SOAP PROVIDED AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXTREME CLUTTER/UNUSED ARTICLES (CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS ON PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE FROM PAST 90 DAYS FOR OYSTERS (ONLY HAS CURRENT TAG FOR OYSTERS ON SITE). INSTD TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE RAW (EX. CEVICHE, OYSTERS, AGUACHILES)WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON CLOTH. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRINKING WARE IN BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS ON PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION EXPIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−21 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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